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Taxation of Life Insurance Policies Under Income‑tax Act

Finance : Section 10(10D) provides exemption only when premium limits are within prescribed thresholds. If premiums exceed these limits, mat...

April 17, 2026 243 Views 0 comment Print

Travel and Health Insurance: A Unified Approach to Safety Abroad

Finance : The article highlights the need for integrated travel and health insurance to manage both medical emergencies and trip disruptions...

April 7, 2026 333 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation of Life Insurance Policies under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : Even where premium limits are exceeded, death benefits continue to be fully exempt. This ensures protection for beneficiaries. The...

April 6, 2026 1539 Views 0 comment Print

What Is Cyber Insurance and How It Protects Your Business Online?

Finance : Cyber insurance helps cover financial losses from cyberattacks like hacking and data breaches. It is becoming essential as digital...

March 30, 2026 1062 Views 2 comments Print

Restoration of Sum Insured: Why it is Important When Choosing a Health Insurance Policy for Family

Finance : The restoration feature ensures that insurance coverage can be reinstated after a major claim, helping maintain protection for oth...

March 16, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


IRDAI Forms Health Insurance Panel Due to Gaps in Coverage & Claims Experience

Corporate Law : IRDAI formed a sub-committee to review private health insurance and improve policyholder experience. The initiative focuses on exp...

April 8, 2026 261 Views 1 comment Print

IRDAI releases FY 2025-26 List of Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-Slls)

Corporate Law : The issue concerns identification of systemically important insurers. The regulator retained the same entities, emphasizing their ...

April 3, 2026 7404 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Mandates Compliance with Dark Pattern Guidelines for Insurers

Corporate Law : IRDAI directs insurers to follow anti-dark pattern guidelines and submit compliance reports. The move strengthens consumer protect...

April 3, 2026 381 Views 0 comment Print

Health Insurance Claim Rejections Valid if Based on Policy Conditions, Says Government

Corporate Law : The Government clarified that claim rejections are based on policy conditions like exclusions and OPD classification. IRDAI mandat...

April 1, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

Adoption of Indian Accounting Standards w.e.f. 01.04.2026 for Insurers

Corporate Law : IRDAI is moving towards adopting Ind AS to standardize financial reporting across insurers. The framework aims to improve transpar...

April 1, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Insurance Company Can Contest Motor Accident Compensation Quantum When Impleaded as Party: SC

Corporate Law : Supreme Court held that insurers impleaded as parties can raise all grounds, including quantum challenges. It remitted the case fo...

April 10, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

SC: No TDS on Reinsurance Payments as Brokers Not PE; MAT Not Applicable to Insurance Companies

Income Tax : The SC upheld that reinsurance premiums paid to foreign entities are not taxable in India. It confirmed that absence of income acc...

April 10, 2026 327 Views 0 comment Print

No TDS on Reinsurance Payments; Insurance Companies Not Liable for MAT: Madras HC

Income Tax : The High Court held that reinsurance premiums paid to non-residents are not taxable in India and no TDS is required. It upheld Tri...

April 10, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

Fire Was Real, Excuses Weren’t – SC Flames Out Insurer’s Arbitrary Repudiation

Corporate Law : SC affirmed a fire insurance claim after insurer attempted repudiation based on an arbitrary surveyor's report. Ruling held that o...

October 31, 2025 2814 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court Upholds Life Insurance Policy Transferability

Corporate Law : Supreme Court rules pre-2015 life insurance policies were freely transferable, affirming High Court's decision against LIC's refus...

July 26, 2025 1452 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


IRDAI Delegates Enforcement Powers Under Insurance Act: Key Changes Explained

Corporate Law : IRDAI delegates Section 34 powers between Whole Time Members and Chairperson. The move aims to streamline enforcement actions and ...

April 18, 2026 36 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Fixes 4% Obligatory Cession for FY 2026–27 to Strengthen Domestic Reinsurance

Corporate Law : The notification addressed mandatory reinsurance cession for general insurance policies. It mandates 4% cession to GIC Re, ensurin...

April 17, 2026 96 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Information and Cyber Security Guidelines, 2026

Corporate Law : The issue was the need to address increasing cyber risks in the insurance sector. IRDAI introduced updated guidelines with enhance...

April 9, 2026 1197 Views 0 comment Print

IRDA Introduced Annual Fee Requirement for SLAs Due to Section 42D Amendment

Corporate Law : The circular shifts SLAs from a renewal-based licensing system to a registration regime with annual fees. This ensures continuity ...

April 9, 2026 168 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Forms Joint Expert Group to Address Ind AS Implementation Challenges

Corporate Law : IRDAI constituted a Joint Expert Group to tackle transition and implementation issues under Ind AS. The group will guide insurers ...

April 3, 2026 144 Views 0 comment Print


IRDAI Penalizes Dealmoney Securities for Regulatory Breaches

February 22, 2024 1377 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI imposes a Rs. 2 crore penalty on Dealmoney Securities for violations of corporate agent regulations and lack of governance. Read the full analysis.

IRDAI Bars Confiance Reinsurance Broker for 2 Years

February 22, 2024 1182 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI prohibits Confiance International Reinsurance Brokers for violations and issuing forged reinsurance slips, impacting TATA-AIG and the insurance market.

Bike Insurance Renewal Online: Is it better than offline options?

February 20, 2024 987 Views 0 comment Print

Is online bike insurance renewal better than offline options? We compare the two choices to help you make an informed decision.

Insurance For New Car: Why Is It A Must In 2024?

February 20, 2024 954 Views 0 comment Print

Learn why insurance for a new car is a must in 2024. Protect your investment and ensure peace of mind on the road.

Unlocking Tax Savings: The Strategic Guide to Travel Insurance

February 20, 2024 927 Views 0 comment Print

Discover how travel insurance can offer more than just safety abroad—learn to unlock tax savings with medical expense credits.

IRDAI’s Mandatory Cession: New Regulations for Indian Re-insurers 2024-25

February 16, 2024 2547 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest IRDAI notification on obligatory cession for 2024-25. Learn about applicability, cession percentages, terms, commissions, and profit-sharing for Indian reinsurers.

IRDAI’s New Guidelines on Unclaimed Policyholder Amounts

February 16, 2024 4329 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI updates guidelines to address unclaimed amounts by insurers, enhancing efforts to disburse rightful claims. Read the full analysis.

Draft IRDAI (Protection of Policyholders’ Interests & Allied Matters of Insurers) regulations 2024

February 15, 2024 2094 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the draft IRDAI (Protection of Policyholders’ Interests & Allied Matters of Insurers) regulations 2024, including provisions on premium collection, policy nominations, insurance advertisements and more.

Draft IRDAI (Bima Sugam – Insurance Electronic Marketplace) Regulations, 2024

February 13, 2024 984 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the IRDAI’s groundbreaking Bima Sugam – Insurance Electronic Marketplace Regulations, 2024. Learn about its objectives, governance, and how it aims to democratize insurance services in India.

Draft IRDAI (Actuarial, Finance and Investment Functions of insurers) Regulations, 2024

February 12, 2024 1269 Views 1 comment Print

Draft IRDAI (Actuarial, Finance and Investment Functions) Regulations, 2024 to simplify & enhance ease of doing business. Learn more about the key updates.

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